May 10th is National Shrimp Day! What better way to Celebrate this fun day than with grilled shrimp lettuce wraps! Shrimp is a great source of protein and is also high in Vitamin B12, zinc, copper, and omega-3s.
Ingredients:
Shrimp
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp old bay seasoning (can sub Cajun/Creole seasoning)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Lettuce Wraps
- 8-10 whole lettuce leaves (butter, romaine, or bib)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- ½ cup cucumber, cut into thin strips
- ½ cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
- Drizzle of Sriracha if desired
- Chopped cilantro or green onion to top
Directions
For the Shrimp:
- Add shrimp into a small bowl with the remaining ingredients. Mix to evenly combine. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes
- Heat grill for 10 minutes on high heat. Reduce to medium. Grill shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and firm with grill marks. Remove from grill and set aside.
To assemble the wraps:
- Place a small spoonful of rice into a lettuce leaf. Top with 3-4 shrimp, chopped cucumber and carrot, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with Sriracha if desired.
